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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,793.76, 24,555.02 and 9,835.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,793.76, 24,555.02 and 9,835.80 is: 13,573.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,793.76 : 24,555.02 = 9,835.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,793.76/24,555.02 = 9,835.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,793.76x = 24,555.02 × 9,835.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,793.76x = 241,518,351.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,518,351.69/17,793.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,573.20

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